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Cool Ring-Style Fingertip USB Optical Mouse

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- Innovative design, cool gadget
- Mouse attaches to index fingers
- Allows you to control the cursor/mouse and type at the same time
- Perfect for using in constrained areas (airplanes, trains and buses)
- 75% lighter than typical optical mouses (~1oz weight)
- USB powered Plug and play
- Scroll wheel feature available as well, just like regular mouses


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It is ideal for home, office, and travellers as it doesn't require much space to operate and won't interfere with any typing actions. It works by strapping to the index finger with button operated by the thumb. Work on any textured surface, such as clothes, pants, just like regular optical mouses.

In real life testing, we found that it takes a while to get used to a "vertical" finger operated mouse due to the fact that most computer users have never dealt with something like this. You'll need to learn to point it at a consistent angle, and also the way to use your thumb to operate the two buttons.

Mouse resolution is good for typical operations. Don't plan to use it with photoshop or action games though -- get a full-blown mouse instead. This is supposed to be a spacer saving and novel gadget that works.

Once you get used to it though (which should be fairly quick), you'll love the little operating space it takes. A must have gadget for frequent travellers who hate tiny touchpads and even more tiny IBM track sticks. You'll find it especially useful in space-contrained situations such as travelling on buses, trains, and planes.



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Ownership verified by DX Great small gadget
Posted by mxsadfriday on 10/8/2009
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: I was quite skeptical of this product when I first ordered it, but after been using it in a business trip I have found that the product not only works great, but is quite a conversation topic. I think this mouse should be only used for laptops/netbooks as in larger spaces a conventional mouse is much more convenient
The packaging is really good

Cons: Takes time to get used to the weight in your finger when typung
the velcro seems that will loose grip

Other Thoughts: Great proce for a good gadget

Bottomline: really liked it

Ownership verified by DX It works but it takes some getting used to
Posted by jphphotography on 7/23/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Appears to be built well

Cons: Cord could be a little longer, it seems short if you're using it on a desktop PC instead of a laptop. End needs to be pretty close to the surface before it'll pick it up. I'm not a fan of the buttons either, I think they could have been layed out better (maybe I just need to get used to it)

Other Thoughts: I picked this up because it was cheap and I thought it might be handy for image editing where you need fine control. I could see this taking some getting used to before someone is proficient with it, I haven't had enough time to devote to it yet. When I need to do photo editing I usually have a deadline so I've just went back to my graphics tablet for now.

Bottomline: It is definitely a neat little gadget with potential, I think the learning curve is a little steep for getting used to it. As cheap as it is why not pick one up for the fun of it.

Ownership verified by DX Pretty nice
Posted by Moridin on 7/11/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: This is a nice mouse, excellent to be used with a laptop. It stays on your finger, and after a short while of getting used to it, it is just as easy to use as any other mouse. Responds nicely whether you use the couch or your pants as mousepad.

Cons: The sensor seems to break a little too easily, and the mouse is not that sturdy built.

Other Thoughts: I have bought 3 pcs of this mouse altogether. The first my daughter broke (yes, keep away from 2-year olds), the second actually had a loose left mouse button that it never recovered from, and the third worked for a good while. It was shelved for a month or two, and when i tried using it again the sensor was broke. Could be a number of explanations for that, but I don't know which is correct.

Bottomline: Great product, I guess I've just been unlucky with mine. Maybe I'll by one more another time.

Ownership verified by DX A little better than expected
Posted by Cyclohm on 7/9/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Nice little concept - I was not sure at first if I would be able to make it work in the manner I wanted it to. I found that for the work I do, keeping it on my finger allows me to type (somewhat slower than normal, but not much impact) while quickly working with a GUI program. Speeds things up overall as I'm not constantly reaching for a mouse. A little surprising how easy it was to get used to.

Cons: The strap starts to cut into your finger after awhile. I padded mine with some felt, which helped.

Other Thoughts: I use it as a "second mouse" for typing applications so that I don't have to constantly go back and forth with a mouse to get to menus.

Bottomline: Worth it. Might be hackable to do more, but have not played with it much in this regard. It became a too valuable when I had to type papers for school because it sped things up for me.

Specifications Return to top    
  • Size: 62x23x33mm (WxDxH)
  • Cable length: 1.2m
  • Weight: 35g
  • Button: 2 buttons and scroll button
  • Interface: USB (A type connector)
  • Reading system: Optical sensor system (ball less)
  • Resolution: 800dpi
  • Support Windows ME/2000/2003/XP
  • Dimensions: 2.56 in x 1.38 in x 1.06 in
    Weight: 3.21 oz

    Usage Instructions Return to top    
    1. Insert the index finger into the elastic-ring and adjust your finger position until you feel comfortable and move the Finger Mouse smoothly
      Do not adjust the elastic-ring too tight or it will interface with the effect of blood circulation 
    2. Align your index finger tip and the Finger Mouse light sensor tip to the same height 
    3. Use your thumb to control the 'Right Button', 'Left Button' and 'Scroll Wheel' 
    4. Place your middle finger at the grip area to provide support when you are double-clicking 
    5. Contact the USB Finger Mouse light sensor tip to the surface, such as clothes, trousers... for operation
       


     
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